Dell Vostro 270 (Late 2012) - Manual (Page 35)

9. Replace the jumper on the pins 2 and 3.
10. Install the cover.
11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer .
12. Power-on the computer.
13. Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password.
Clearing CMOS Passwords
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the cover.
3. Identify the CMOS password reset jumper on the system board, see the System Board Layout.
4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2
5. Install the cover.
6. Connect the computer to the electrical outlet and power-on the computer to clear the password.
7. Power-off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.
8. Remove the cover.
9. Replace the jumper on the pins 2 and 3.
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